Charles Knight
British publisher, editor and author (1791–1873)
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Summary
Charles Knight was born on March 15, 1791[1], in Windsor[2]. He died on March 9, 1873[3], in Addlestone[4]. He worked as a writer[5], editor[6], journalist[7], publisher[8], and editing staff[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (289 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Child: Mary Charlotte Knight[11]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12], Kingdom of Great Britain[13]
- Position held: editor-in-chief[14]
- Educated at: Great Ealing School[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Commons category: Charles Knight (publisher)[17]
- Family name: Knight[18]
- Given name: Charles[19]
- Work location: London[20], Windsor[21]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[22], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[23], New Encyclopedic Dictionary[24], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[26], Library of the World's Best Literature[27], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
- Commons Creator page: Charles Knight (publisher)[30]
- Different from: Charles Knight[31]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Smithsonian Libraries Dibner Library portraits[32], Scheepvaartmuseum Wikidataproject[33]
Why It Matters
Charles Knight has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Charles Knight born?
Charles Knight was born in Windsor[2].
Where did Charles Knight die?
Charles Knight passed away in Addlestone[4].
What did Charles Knight do for work?
Charles Knight worked as a writer[5], editor[6], journalist[7], publisher[8], and editing staff[9].
Where did Charles Knight go to school?
Charles Knight was educated at Great Ealing School[15].